Hair Removal Theory

All of the following are methods of treating hypertrichosis EXCEPT:

• waxing

• shaving

• applying antiseptic lotion

• applying chemical depilatories

Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair?

• skin may lighten

• skin may darken

• hair won't grow back

• hair may lose softness

Apply soft wax at a 45 degree angle:

• In any direction

• In a circular direction

• in the direction of the hair growth

• in the opposite direction of hair growth

In what direction do you pull removal strips during a soft wax treatment?

• toward the floor

• toward the cieling

• away from client and yourself

• in opposite direction of hair growth

What hair removal method is available for clients who cannot tolerate soft wax treatments?

• shaving only

• electrolysis only

• hard wax treatment

• bleaching or lightening only

Used hard wax should be disposed of after:

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• every client

• every 5 clients

Which of the following hair removal methods utilizes 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin?

• waxing

• tweezing

• sugaring

• threading

What hair removal method removes hair by decomposing the papilla?

• blend

• waxing

• shaving

• Galvanic

Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called high frequency/short-wave electrolysis or:

• waxing

• shaving

• hydrolysis

• thermolysis

Which hair reduction treatment uses an intense, pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs?

• thermolysis

• blend method

• photoepilation

• laser hair reduction